The Aidan Project

Shaming is a form of social
control. When a person violates the established norms of their
community, the group may respond by condemning, avoiding and
ostracizing the ‘guilty’ person. In this edition of the Aidan
Project, Aidan examines public shaming in 18C London - where the
guilty were placed in the pillory and...

In this edition of the Aidan Project, Aidan discusses a
potential hint of progress in the battle against leftist confusion.
The case of Maajid Nawaz and the Southern Poverty Law Centre has
been discussed several times previously on the podcast; the case is
an important one for the struggle it represents. The SPLC,
to...

In the previous episode, Aidan
talked about the British reverence for Monarchy. In this edition,
Aidan moves across the pond to explore the US national identity. In
recent weeks, we have been reminded of the importance of the US
flag and national anthem to Americans, with Donald Trump on the
offensive against sportsmen...

"Why, when the subject of
royalty or monarchy is mentioned, do the British bid adieu to every
vestige of proportion, modesty, humour and
restraint?"Christopher HitchensThe Monarchy: A Critique of Britain's Favourite
Fetish

Why, after executing a King, did
the British almost immediately experience a distinct
feeling...

About the Podcast

Aidan Coughlan's inquisitive podcast examines current events, history and culture. What is happening in the world and how do we make sense of it? Aidan, assisted by expert guests from around the globe, is on a quest to find out. Why not join him?